Knee replacement in Wiener Privatklinik
About the clinic
Knee replacement surgery at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna, Austria may cost around €31,000. The procedure is performed by Dr. Rudolf Schabus, an orthopedic surgeon with 39 years of experience who has completed over 1,100 joint replacement procedures.
About the Procedure
Total knee arthroplasty replaces damaged knee joints with high-quality prosthetics. The surgery uses both open joint reconstruction and arthroscopic techniques. Patients typically stay in the hospital for 5 days post-operation.
What's Included
- Knee replacement surgery with implant
- Anesthesia during procedure
- 5 days hospitalization in two-bed ward
- Pre-surgical MRI evaluation
About the Surgeon
Dr. Schabus specializes in joint replacement and reconstruction. He serves as team doctor for the Austrian Tennis Association and has published 400+ scientific papers. His expertise includes ligament repair and meniscus surgery.
Clinic Advantages
The ISO 9001-certified hospital was named Austria's Best Private Hospital in 2017. It maintains a 4.6/5 rating from 125 patient reviews. Located in Vienna's city center, the clinic serves many international patients.
For personalized treatment planning, patients can schedule a €350 consultation that includes examination and translation services.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| PET-MRI | $2247.14 |
How are we doing?
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Wiener Privatklinik: more details about the clinic
Wiener Privatklinik (WPK) is a leading private hospital in central Vienna, Austria, founded in 1871. The clinic treats over 7,000 patients annually, with 40% coming from abroad, and achieves positive treatment results in 95% of cases.
Standards and Certifications
WPK represents a benchmark in Austrian medical services. It holds the ISO 9001 certificate for quality management, covering surgery, rehabilitation, intensive care, and inpatient care. WPK was the first hospital in Austria to receive certification for nursing and maintains high standards in service processes, personnel competence, hygiene, technology, and infrastructure. The hospital received the Quality Austria Award for professional collaboration with leading medical institutions and was listed among Austria’s Best Hospitals in 2021 by Newsweek.
Awards
WPK undergoes annual ISO 9001 audits, confirming high patient satisfaction (95%) and treatment quality. The hospital appeared on both the global and Austria’s Best Hospitals lists in 2023, according to Newsweek and Statista. In 2017, WPK was recognized as Austria’s Best Private Hospital by the Austrian Insurance Association based on patient surveys.
Medical Milestones
In 1987, WPK performed the first kidney transplant in a private hospital in Vienna.
Specialized Centers
- The Aeromedical Center is the oldest in Austria, providing complete examinations with results available within a morning.
- The Cancer Center offers personalized oncology treatment, combining targeted therapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Patients undergo histopathological tests for precise diagnostics. Univ. Dr. Christoph Zielinski is a leading oncologist at the center.
- The Orthopedics and Traumatology Center is a pioneer in prosthetics in Austria, performing surgeries on hips, knees, spines, and feet. Prof. Rainer Kotz specializes in arthroplasty and is internationally recognized.
Additional services
Patient reviews
Grigory Tereshkovich • Knee Arthroscopy Montenegro
Margaret E Estes • Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) France
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Krystyna Chelombitko • Hand surgery Ukraine
Anonymous • Hand surgery Ukraine
Pelikangasse 15, 1090 Wien, Austria
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